Jamie Morgan

Operational Excellence, Leadership

Engineers weigh in on best practices when creating surge space

Whether converting space internally or looking to alternate care sites, there are many factors to consider when creating surge space.

Compliance and Operations

Clarifications shed light on permitting access to health care facilities

Health care facilities can look to state and federal requirements when devising policies on health screenings and permitting access to surveyors.

Construction, Project Management

Redesign increases isolation space

UVA Medical Center implemented design changes mid-construction to increase airborne infectious isolation rooms.

Operational Excellence, Leadership

The Journey to CHFM

ASHE staff member Benjamin Leutze shares the keys that helped him pass his CHFM exam and what he would have done differently.

Operational Excellence, Leadership

Young professional brings fresh energy to ASHE

Abby Lauck, chair of the Young Professionals Task Force, shares advice for peers in the health facilities management field.

Health Care Facility Technology Systems, Safety and Security

Health care facilities battle cyberattacks during pandemic

An increase in cyberattacks has added greater challenge to hospitals experiencing COVID-19 patient surges.

Facility Engineering, Energy Management

Florida hospital powered by sun

AdventHealth installs 1,800 solar panels on its newest parking garage to help offset energy costs.

Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene

Researchers study pathogen spread

The study suggests that hospital floors may be a bigger source of contamination than previously suspected.

The Joint Commission shares COVID-19 dashboard used for survey scheduling

The dashboard is one of many factors that helps the accrediting organization determine when to schedule and conduct onsite surveys.

Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene

Floors may be underappreciated source of contamination

SHEA study says that hospital floors may provide a path of pathogen transmission, warrants further research.